Job Description

A large, well-established branch in Elgin city centre is seeking an Optometrist to join their busy and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, fully equipped practice offering varied clinical work and strong team support, all within a vibrant city-centre location.

About the practice and role:

• Large branch with 3 testing rooms and 2 pre-screening rooms, with plans to add a dedicated audiology room
• Average of 15 optical clinics per week, with most days triple testing; Mondays and Fridays have 2 optical clinics and 1 audio clinic
• Two resident Optometrists currently in the branch
• Full-time Dispensing Optician and part-time Mobile Dispensing Optician
• 4 Full-time Customer Care Assistants and a Full-time Branch Manager
• Located in Elgin city centre with excellent transport links and nearby High Street shops, including other opticians
• Established collaborative relationships with local competitors to support emergency appointments for the community
• Convenient parking nearby, with fees as low as £2 for the day (subject to availability)

Clinical setup:

• All testing rooms fully equipped with modern, up-to-date equipment
• Two test rooms use trial frames; the third test room has a Digital Automatic Phoropter
• OCT scans completed in the pre-screening room
• Henson fields machine, Pulseair tonometer, and Icare tonometer available
• Clinics typically run 09:00–17:30 with a 1-hour lunch break; last patient at 16:30 allowing administrative time at the end of the day
• Saturday clinics run 09:00–16:00 with the last appointment at 15:00

Benefits:

• Up to £65,000 FTE
• Performance based practice bonus
• Up to date designer frames
• High quality Scottish made lenses produced in the Caledonian Optical Laboratory
• Flexible working hours with minimal late nights and weekends
• 2 x 100% off discount vouchers per calendar year for spectacles, sunglasses, or an annual supply of contact lenses, plus generous discounts for family and friends
• GOC registration and FODO cover paid
• 34 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
• Access to high street discounts and additional benefits through the company employee benefits portal
• Career advancement opportunities
• Being part of a company that genuinely cares

Why BlackSquare?

Established in 2010 and specialising in eye and hearing care recruitment, BlackSquare combines local market expertise with a global reach to support Optometrists in making informed and confident career decisions.

You can apply online or call 01268 928060 for a confidential, in-depth discussion.